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Pneumococcal vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumococcal infections including meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. The most serious pneumococcal infections happen during the first 2 years of life which is why older children do not need to be vaccinated. Children are vaccinated at two, four and 13 months old. The recommended period of time between the first two pneumococcal vaccinations is two months…
Immunisation illnesses explained
The current immunisation program offers protection against eleven infectious diseases but because vaccinations have been so effective, many people know very little about these illnesses. Read on to find out more about the diseases you’re protecting your child from. Diphtheria Diphtheria is an extremely infectious disease which, thanks to vaccinations, is very rare in the UK. However, in poorer countries…
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New vaccine for pneumococcal meningitis
With Meningitis Awareness Day on 24th April, a new vaccine will be very welcome news. Meningitis Research Foundation welcomed the news of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) receiving European Commission approval for its new pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, Synflorix, to protect against 10 strains of pneumococcal disease in the UK. Any advances in the protection offered to children against this…
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Pneumococcal infections
Pneumococcal infections The pneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumococcal infections including meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. The most serious pneumococcal infections happen during the first 2 years of life which is why older children do not need to be vaccinated. Children are vaccinated at two, four and 13 months old. The recommended period of time between the…
